2007 BMW 6-Series: Road Test
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- MSRP: $74,700 -$104,900
- Invoice: $68,725 -$96,510
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Our road test for the 2007 BMW 6-Series includes a full evaluation of the 2007 BMW 6-Series from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 BMW 6-Series, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 BMW 6-Series help you decide if a 2007 BMW 6-Series is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8.1 |
The 650s have superb power and response for most any situation. Potent M6s are racecar rapid. But regular manual transmission has just OK shift/clutch action. And SMTs are often harsh and inconsistent in any shift mode. Smooth, alert automatic thus the best choice for 650s; a pity M6s don't offer it.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.6 |
Test manual-transmission V8 coupes averaged 17.7-19.9 mpg. Test M6 coupe averaged just 13.3 mpg. All 6-Series require premium-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.5 |
Firm suspension, stiff run-flat tires make 650s jiggly and thumpy vs. many class rivals. Ride borderline harsh in M6s or 650s with Sport Package due to 19-inch tires, less-compliant suspensions, so try before you buy.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.6 |
Too large and heavy to be sports-car agile--even handling-biased M6s--but balanced and assured on highways and byways. Active Steering sharpens low-speed moves, but some testers find it intrusive. Active Roll Stabilization quells most body lean in fast turns. Braking strong, stable, straight.
QUIETNESS
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4.5 |
Engines audible but pleasing at high rpm; M6s noisier than 650s in normal cruising, but acceptable. Fat tires generate expected rough-surface drone, but it's not irksome. Wind rush modest in coupes. Convertibles have a bit more despite well-insulated tops, but little top-down wind buffeting even with all windows lowered. Impressively stout structures, with minimal body flex on convertibles.
CONTROLS
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
Elegant cabins match lofty pricing with top-notch materials and assembly. Dashboard has only basic audio and climate controls; drivers otherwise grapple with iDrive system's many menus and settings--a real distraction. And M6s add suspension and engine-power adjustments. Useful head-up display standard on M6s, available for 650s. But all the electronics give us cause for concern. On one test coupe, pressing the keyfob's trunk-release switch regularly set off the alarm system.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5.9 |
Wide console imparts cozy cabin feel, but good head and leg room for all but the very tall on firm, supportive seats. M6 seats' heavy side bolsters can impede entry/exit. Myriad adjustments to tailor driving stance--after some trial-and-error. Long doors a parking-lot nuisance. M6 coupe doesn't offer a sunroof; 650 coupe does, but the panel just tilts. Aft visibility tricky in coupes, restricted top-up in convertibles.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .6 |
Seats comfortable, but only two of them. And virtually no leg room with front seats pushed back more than halfway. Entry/exit a typical 2-dr squeeze; front seats power forward, but slowly.
CARGO ROOM
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2.2 |
Trunk volume par for the class, coupe or convertible. Covered hinges gobble some space. Interior storage poor. Just one cupholder front and rear; the front one is an afterthought console clip-on.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5.4 |
The 6-Series suffers from the usual coupe/convertible compromises, daunting prices, a ride that seems firmer than necessary, and BMW's confounding iDrive control. Still, any model is a luxurious driving treat: swift, supremely capable, and very refined. But avoid the aggravating SMT transmission.
Total Score
| 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., man. | 650i cpe w/Sport Pkg., SMT | 650i conv, auto. | M6 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 51.1 |
Total Score: 53
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